The Second Track (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1962, The Second Track is a drama and crime film directed by Joachim Kunert, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. In this German drama, Brock (Albert Hetterle), a railroad inspector, witnesses a robbery at a train depot. He recognizes the thief, but turning the man in would mean acknowledging he knows him, thus revealing his own complicity with the Nazi war machine. When Brock's daughter (Annekathrin Bürger) and her boyfriend (Horst Jonischkan) begin to question him about the incident, will the secret he's kept for nearly 20 years finally be exposed?
Who’s in it. The Second Track stars Albert Hetterle as Walter Brock, Annekathrin Bürger as Vera Brock, Horst Jonischkan as Frank and Walter Richter-Reinick as Erwin Runge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Second Track has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Second Track page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Second Track tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Second Track (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Second Track change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Second Track worth watching?
- The Second Track holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Second Track?
- The Second Track stars Albert Hetterle, Annekathrin Bürger, Horst Jonischkan, Walter Richter-Reinick and Helga Göring.
- When was The Second Track released?
- The Second Track was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.